Shirley (Crist) Stambaugh
Nov 9, 2020
Shirley Stambaugh, 87, of Peru passed away peacefully at 2:48 a.m., Monday, November 9, 2020 at Dukes Hospital.
Born on March 4, 1933 in Wabash County, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Edith (Rausch) Crist.
Shirley was a 1952 Peru High School graduate.
On August 9, 1952 she married Max...
George E. Dingman
Nov 7, 2020
George E. Dingman, 65, of Peru, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
He was born in Wabash on May 27, 1955 to Ed Fieder and Luella “Betty” Jean (Fershee) Wallace.
He worked as a mixer at Orion Safety Products and also worked at Broadway Liquors North since 1991.
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Beulah "Boots" (Sparks) Williams
Nov 6, 2020
Beulah “Boots” Williams, 89, of Peru passed away at 8:20 p.m., Friday, November 6, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru.
Born on November 28, 1930 in Estill County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Buddy and Nannie (Rogers) Sparks.
She retired from United Technologies and also from Bona Vista.
Survivors...
Aaron Lewis
Oct 27, 2020
Aaron Lewis, 82, of Peru passed away peacefully at 11:25 a.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.
Born on June 16, 1938 in Farler, Kentucky, he was son of the late Hagard and Pearlie Lewis.
On September 19, 1975 he married Connie S. Chaffin-Lindsey, she survives.
Aaron retired...
Jerry Lee Chase
Oct 7, 2020
Jerry Lee Chase, 73, of Roanoke formerly of Peru passed away at 3:22 a.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, after a long battle with health issues.
Born on February 14, 1947 in Milan, IN, he was the son of the late Dilver and Irma Chase, Jr.
Jerry was a 1965...
Richard Herman Hawkins
Oct 2, 2020
Richard Herman Hawkins, 73, of Peru passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 17, 1947 in Peru.
There will be no services.
Riverview Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
Lisa M. (Wilson) Judson
Sep 30, 2020
Lisa Marie Judson, 42, of Peru, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 12, 1978 in Kokomo to Joseph L. and Linda L. (Johnson) Wilson. She married Michael R. Judson October 8, 1999 in Peru and he survives.
Lisa worked for Walmart in Logansport for...
Mildred M. (Johnson) Lewis
Aug 26, 2020
Mildred M. Lewis, 89, of Peru passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Blair Ridge Health Campus.
Born on January 26, 1931 in Lapel, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Coppick) Johnson.
Millie was a member of the Baptist Church of Mexico and she enjoyed crocheting, playing handheld video games...
Jeffrey Snyder
Aug 17, 2020
Jeffery S. Snyder, 53, of Peru, died at 3:11 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2020 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 27, 1966 in Baltimore, MD to Herb and Barbara Snyder. He married Faith Sayles on December 31, 2011 in West Virginia and she survives.
Jeff was a self-employed carpenter. He...
Elizabeth Ann (Astrup) Tresler
Aug 13, 2020
Elizabeth “Beth” Ann Astrup Tresler, 62, of Peru passed away at 7:00 a.m., August 13, 2020 at Millers Merry Manor in Peru.
Born on January 28, 1958 in Peru, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Jacqueline Ann (Farnam) Astrup
She graduated from Peru High School in 1976.
Beth moved to...
Nina Jane (Elliott) Hilgart
Aug 1, 2020
Nina Jane Elliott Hilgart, of Kokomo, formerly of Peru, passed away at 3:35 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Community Howard Regional Hospital in Kokomo. She was born April 17, 1944 in Kokomo, Indiana to Gerald James Elliott and Lola Belle Roe Elliott. She was married to the love of her life, Mark Hilgart, who passed away May 5,...
Donna S. Schwingle
Jul 19, 2020
Donna S. Schwingle, 52, of Peru, passed away unexpectedly at her home, Sunday, July 19, 2020. She was born November 22, 1967 in Peru, Indiana to Donald and Constance (Schmidt) Schwingle. She worked as a CNA for several years at Aperion Care in Kokomo. She enjoyed watching horror movies, was an avid reader, enjoyed Harley Davidson motorcycles and Chevy...
Jeff Hopper
Jul 16, 2020
Jeff Hopper, 66, of Denver passed away at 3:15 p.m., Thursday, July 16, 2020 at his home.
Born on July 1, 1954 in Peru, he was the son of the late Alva and Marie (Height) Hopper.
Jeff was an over the road truck driver for over 40 years. And also hauled logs and lumber and...
Betty S. Hawkins
Jul 4, 2020
Betty Sue Hawkins, 78, of Peru, IN died on July 4, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru, IN. She was born March 15, 1942 in Kensett, Arkansas to James O. and Anna Belle (Turnbow) LaFerney.
Betty attended Clay Township School. She later obtained her GED. She also took classes at Ivy Tech Vocational School. She married Elijah...
Chen Chu Tze Shipman
Jun 27, 2020
Chen Chutze Shipman, age 79, passed peacefully from this world on Saturday, June 27th, 2020. Her beautiful journey brought her to Peru, Indiana more than 50 years ago, and from her home she will travel to heaven.
Chen was an incredible wife, mother, and friend. She is survived by K.D. Shipman, her husband, best friend, and love...
Nicholas Damien Miller
Jun 26, 2020
Nicholas Damien Miller, 30, of Peru passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 26, 2020 with his soulmate, Paige Williamson from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born on November 13, 1989 in Dallas, Texas, he was the son of Scott A. Miller and Michelle M. Ege (Helms).
Nick was currently employed with Wright’s Tree Service. ...
Paige E. Williamson
Jun 26, 2020
Paige E. Williamson, 18, of Peru passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 26, 2020 with her soulmate, Nicholas Miller, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born on January 15, 2002 in Peru, she was the daughter of John Williamson and Theresa (Richardson) Newby.
She was a Peru High School student and played for the...
Howard E. Barr
Jun 23, 2020
Howard E. Barr, 83, of Peru passed away at 8:10 a.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Kokomo Healthcare Center.
Born on February 28, 1937 in Peru, he was the son of the William and Genevieve (Hoff) Barr.
Howard was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a retired machinist from Deihl Machine in Wabash....
John "Johnny" F. Walton III
Jun 21, 2020
John F. “Johnny” Walton III, 31, of Peru, went running into the arms of Jesus, his Savior, early Sunday morning, June 21, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne. He was born June 25, 1988 in Chattanooga, TN to John F. and Susanne K. (Scholz) Walton.
Johnny was a very special young man; he touched the lives of...
Arlena Kay Carter
May 29, 2020
Arlena Kay Carter, 65, of Peru passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Aperion Care of Peru.
Born on August 4, 1954 in Peru, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ellen (Wilkinson) Carter, Sr.
She was a caretaker and homemaker.
Arlena was affiliated with the Nazarene Church and she...
